Job Summary:

Company: Academy Music Group

Department: Finance

Location: Brixton, London

Reports to: Financial Controller

Working Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Description

The Senior Management Accountants lead on the monthly management accounts process, ensuring month end figures are presented, and reported, accurately, as well as updating, investigating, and reporting on, forecast changes.

Senior Management Accountants are senior figures within the Finance team, supporting the Financial Controller, and may have direct line management responsibility for others within the Finance team.

The Team

The team comprises approximately 18 individuals with a wealth of experience working within Academy Music Group/Live Nation and other organisations.

Whilst the role has ownership of specific functions, the emphasis within the Finance department is on teamwork. The smooth running of the department, and the company, is dependent on all individuals focusing on team goals as well as individual. This is particularly important around tight deadlines, at month end, and year end. We support each other by maintaining an atmosphere of approachability and are committed to building authentic and valuable relationships within the team.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Essential:

Experience of preparing, and reporting, month end accounts and forecastsGood working knowledge of debits and creditsAdvanced Excel skillsStrong administration and time management skillsQualified or in final stages of qualifying (CIMA/ACCA/ACA), or qualified by experienceExperience working in a busy finance departmentLeadership skills/experience

Desirable:

Experience using Oracle

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

Strong attention to detailDetailed and thorough approachAbility to work on own initiative and self-motivation to meet challenging deadlinesTeam player

What the role includes

In collaboration with other senior members of the Finance team, leading on the month end management accounts processesProducing monthly accounts for multiple AMG/Live Nation venues with commentaryMonthly forecasting for multiple AMG/Live Nation venues with commentaryProducing annual budgets for multiple AMG/Live Nation venues with commentarySignificant role in preparing year end accounts, reviewing, and responding to audit requestsWriting reporting packs – e.g. month/year end, forecasting, budgetsCashflow preparation and reportingBalance Sheet reconciliations including accruals with commentary, for example, but not limited to:Advanced ticket sales and other ticket accountsPRS/licensingCapex accounts for Academy Music Group and Live Nation venues, including:Monthly reconciliations and reportingBudgeting and forecastingBusiness partnering with the Property team and venue/divisional management.Line management of Management Accountant(s)/Assistant Management Accountant(s) where requiredAd-hoc analysis and tasks

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances.

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 6th January 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at anytime so encourage early application where possible. We will be reviewing applications in the New Year.

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